Description
LA Galbi is a popular Korean BBQ dish featuring tender beef short ribs marinated in a deliciously sweet and savory blend of ingredients. Perfect for grilling, family dinners, or potlucks, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds beef short ribs (thin cut)
- 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ½ Korean pear (or apple as a substitute)
- ¼ white onion
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil (for grilling)
- Optional Garnish: Green onions, Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Remove the top membrane from the sliced beef short ribs. Wash the beef in cold water to remove any bone shards, then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make the Marinade: In a food processor or blender, combine the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt, sugar, pear, white onion, water, black pepper, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate the Ribs: Pour the marinade over the beef short ribs and marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Grill the Ribs: Take the ribs out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Heat a cast iron pan or grill to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot and smoking, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Gently add the marinated beef short ribs and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve with hot rice, or make lettuce wraps with kimchi and spicy cucumber salad.
Notes
- Substitutes: If you can’t find Korean pear, a regular apple works well to add a bit of sweetness and texture to the marinade.
- Marinating Time: The longer the marination, the more flavorful the short ribs will be. Aim for at least 2 hours, but overnight is ideal for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
